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Economic Indicators

As Bank of Canada readies rate call, documents suggest feds will watch closely

The central bank is expected to reduce its weekly purchases of federal bonds on Wednesday

By Jordan Press |July 13, 2021

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Hiring intentions hit all-time high in Bank of Canada business outlook survey

Two-fifths of respondents don't expect a quick return to a normal work schedule

By Jordan Press |July 5, 2021

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Trudeau promises cities help to lower high cost of housing

The prime minister says young people are facing “a housing crisis”

By Jordan Press |June 1, 2021

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Economic Indicators

Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says

The government will need the support of at least one major opposition party for the budget to pass

By Jordan Press |March 23, 2021

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Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada to end credit market aid programs amid improving economy

The central bank will suspend or discontinue market liquidity-focused programs beginning in early April

By Jordan Press |March 23, 2021

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Economic Indicators

BoC holds key rate at 0.25%, warns of economic decline in 2021

The recovery will hit a pothole in the first quarter, the central bank said

By Jordan Press |January 20, 2021

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Economic Indicators

PM tells Freeland to spend as needed until crisis ends

Mandate letter tells minister to use “whatever fiscal firepower” is necessary while also avoiding “new permanent spending”

By Jordan Press |January 15, 2021

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Economic Indicators

Statistics Canada says economy grew at a record pace in third quarter of 2020

Loosened public health restrictions allowed businesses to reopen

By Jordan Press |December 1, 2020

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